2000 Dodge Neon Consumer Reviews

Turning against me

Written by: genxp on 04/18/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

I bought this new, paid off and still driving it, has about 200,000 clicks to it. Most trouble I've had with it are emergency brake locking my rear wheel, once. Brakes locking on cylinder when parked for extended period, a week, while on vacations. Recently replace power steering hose and sway bar. Most trouble is with brakes. Replaced timing belt, power steering, tires, and still enjoy owning it. First time new also recall having trouble with rain pooling on the rear passenger floor. Trouble was

Favorite Features

Room inside, plenty trunk space. Rear passenger seating. 4-CD player, great sound even after all the years of cranking it on the highway. Compact, handles well. If I could put more into it I would.

Suggested Improvements

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2000 Dodge Neon

Written by: dkthcks on 03/15/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr Highline Sedan

Review

117K miles in 5.5 yrs. It's been driven hard both city and Hwy miles. Routine mechanical have incl. tires 2xs, brake work, spark plugs once. Clutch still going strong with not so nice driving. Brakes squeak in the rain or high humidity. Best car I have had. Good gas mileage. However, car now at 136K miles and developed an oil pressure problem. Was a GREAT car until now.

Favorite Features

Manual shift, Little car whips in and out of traffic.

Suggested Improvements

More long term reliability. I don't think this car is meant to last much past 100K mile.

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Neon in Neutral

Written by: Macadew on 10/16/2007

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

The Neon has been fairly reliable and gets excellent gas mileage. It's a five speed which helps with mileage and makes it more valuable.The car has held up well overall and now has 103,000 miles. It makes a loud whining sound whenever turning the steering wheel which is obnoxious. The ride isn't very smooth, but I guess that's the case with most small cars.

Favorite Features

Five speed transmission

Suggested Improvements

Doesn't matter since it's no longer made

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I absolutely love my car!

Written by: Rosie on 06/23/2007

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

My Neon is the first car I've ever had and I love it. It's as standard as it comes, no power windows or locks, no overdrive, and it had been a rental car as well. I've had this car since 2001 and I have not had one problem with it. The obvious things like spark plugs or changing a bulb in a light but that's it. It gets me where I need to go, and it looks good in the process. I would recommend Neon to anyone, and I'd buy another one if given the opportunity.

Favorite Features

Handling, the look of the exterior, the comfort, and the reliability.

Suggested Improvements

A bigger gas tank would be great

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2000 Neon

Written by: Neon #2 on 01/30/2007

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr Highline Sedan

Review

I purchased this car last year. It only has 31,000 on it and was in excellent condition. I was originally looking for a newer car but this car was in our budget. I was vert leary at first having owned a 1996 model that fell apart at 70,000 miles. This difference in the models is great. The only problem we had with this car is an oil pan because a previous mechanic overtightened the drainbolt. We added a CD player and added BFGoodrich Traction TAs and it is great car. It gets over 30mpg. If you have owned a first generation model you will really be superised.

Favorite Features

Good mileage

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Great car for the money

Written by: ambersheree on 10/07/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

I bought this car almost 2 years ago with 27,000 miles on it for $4500. A Dodge Neon was the last thing that I thought I would buy, but it was in my price range, and I didn't have a lot of time to shop around. My Neon now has about 55,000 miles on it, and the only thing that I've had to do to my car is new front brakes (normal) and new tires (I live in Michigan, Neon's don't like snow). The tires were pretty expensive, but there's usually a less expensive option for them. Right now my car is making a pretty loud noise from the front axle, which i'll be fixing soon (I'm pretty sure it's the wheel bearing). Overall I'm very happy with my car. I only wish that it wasn't purple!

Favorite Features

I love the roominess, I'm 5'11 and have extra headroom (which is odd for a compact car) I like the gas mileage (mine gets about 28 hwy and 24 city. I also love all the cupholders and the little nooks to put things. Love the white guaues too. Not bad sound either.

Suggested Improvements

4 speed tranny, and lessen road noise.

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I love my Neon!

Written by: ambee3 on 02/03/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr Highline Sedan

Review

I bought my Neon a year ago. So far I've had no problems with it, just new tires. I bought it when I wrecked my Intrepid and I needed a car in a fix. I bought my Neon for $4,500 with 27,000 miles on it. I've never cared much for Neons because I used to work at an auto parts store and people that had them would always complain about them. But it was a good deal when I needed one. A year later, I'm glad that I bought this car.

Favorite Features

3 cupholders! Sporty looking, good gas mileage. reliability. Interior room- I'm 5'11 and I fit with room to spare! Backseats are roomy.

Suggested Improvements

A little faster, a button in the car for trunk release. Cruise control

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Better than Honda

Written by: Better than old Hond on 10/24/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

I was having so much trouble with my Honda Odyessy that i needed to buy a vehicle to drive while the Honda was getting its second transmission. I went next door to the Dodge dealership and bought this. I love it. It is more reliable than my Honda ever was. I thinking of selling the van and just driving this. I hated getting stranded in the van all of the time. I would buy another Dodge in a minute over a Japanese brand

Favorite Features

Great on gas. Reliable compared to my Honda

Suggested Improvements

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Its all right

Written by: Byron on 09/22/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

I have had a few problems out of this car first my fuel pump went out at 70000 miles and then I just had to replace a gasket on it and now there tellin me I need a timing belt and a water pump for some one who get there service done on time should not be having these problems.

Favorite Features

My best thing about the Neon is the look. I just love the body style

Suggested Improvements

A better engine for the thing

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Good looking, performing w/"no-frills"

Written by: Bradske on 05/04/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Neon 4 Dr Highline Sedan

Review

Put a new water pump on at 65K that cost a bit. Other than that, I haven't had a problem. I just started having water leakage into the passenger side floorboard -- that MAY turn into a big prob. Mechanically very reliable, efficient, fast, and good looking ride for the $10k I paid for it new. Good value.

Favorite Features

The trunk space, acceleration, sportiness, gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

None

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